Registered Nursing at West Liberty University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at West Liberty University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 registered nursing degrees were awarded at West Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at West Liberty University
Many students take online classes at West Liberty University. Of 2,299 students, 196 (9%) studied exclusively online and 1,122 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare West Liberty University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #10 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #17 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #346 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #368 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1180 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1436 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at West Liberty University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at West Liberty University are 88% women (28) and 12% men (4).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Liberty University
Among the 32 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at West Liberty University, 88% were women (28) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Liberty University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at West Liberty University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.